midfield

American

[mid-feeld, -feeld] / ˈmɪdˌfild, -ˈfild /

noun

the middle area of a sports field, especially the area midway between the two goals.

midfield British

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːld /

noun

soccer
1. the general area between the two opposing defences
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a midfield player

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Etymology

Origin of midfield

mid- + field

Example Sentences

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Arsenal's Rice will be the high-class hub of England's midfield, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa fighting for the number 10 position.

From BBC

The FA Cup winner's dribbling strengths and link-up play make him a formidable presence in midfield.

From BBC

A key factor has been a positional shift back into midfield.

From BBC

Harry Maguire: Stepped into midfield with the ball whenever he could.

From BBC

The visitors' goal was alarmingly simple, with one pass from their own half splitting the Welsh midfield and defence to allow Bojan Miovski time and space in the penalty area to finish.

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